Hinatsuru Inn.
It is now the largest chain of hot spring inns in Japan.
And the Wakura Onsen Ryokan operated in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, has also become the largest and most luxurious inn in Japan.
In the past, this inn was once stayed at by the Japanese emperor. Later, the Hinatsuru Inn took pride in this, and when customers heard that even their emperor had stayed here, business naturally got better and better.
Thus.
Now, inherited by Akina's generation, it has directly continued to expand and grow.
After joining the chat group, it has been constantly expanding and renovating, etc.
It can be said that Akina has become a very wealthy woman in Japan. Not saying she's number one, but she's definitely not much weaker than the richest person.
After all, the Hinatsuru Inn can now produce and sell its own products, producing a large number of surrounding items in-house, and by lowering purchase prices, etc., it has maximized profits.
Plus, thanks to the members of the Hinatsuru Family, they have also gained many connections.
Now, the Hinatsuru Family has become an existence in Japan that can influence the positions of some people.
Both economically and in terms of status.
Just like now, Akina is hosting another Ryuo match, and it will be fought here against the top chess player of China, Kaito.
When this news spread, everyone in the Shogi world turned their attention here.
Many tourists also appeared, and the place was instantly fully booked.
Of course, because Kaito is from the China, this has also attracted many Japanese people who had no prior exposure to Shogi to pay attention, and the same goes for the China side.
And then everyone was completely confused.
Who is Kaito?
The top board player of the China? Hinatsuru Akina even says he is the world's best Go player?
He specializes in Go and is proficient in Xiangqi, international chess, and Shogi.
Upon learning that Kuzuryu Yaichi became the Ryuo at such a young age, he thought of his younger self, so he couldn't help but find Akina, and then...
Come and play a game with the young Ryuo.
The above was all said by Akina. Given her current status, no one dares to disbelieve her.
Besides, she also said that Kaito is a hermit of the China, who normally does not show his face and is an extremely low-key person!
As soon as this was said, the people of the China believed it, the Japanese also believed it, and only some people from other countries kept on chattering.
Apart from the 'confidence' of those people, a lot of people knew there are a lot of masters who just loves to be low-key, loves to live in seclusion in the city, and absolutely will not come out unless absolutely necessary.
Just like martial arts.
Everyone knows they are now just for show, but do you really dare to think that all martial arts are just for show?
How did Wing Chun become famous overseas? How did Bruce Lee get the word 'kung fu' written into the English dictionary?
Because of this, everyone thinks Kaito is also this type of person.
From yesterday morning onwards, the attention soared to the point where even the most famous idol in Japan cheating was ignored.
With the help of interested parties, it also evolved into a situation of a game between the two countries, with the situation becoming more and more absurd.
When Akina found out about this, she was also speechless.
She wondered how did it get so exaggerated.
What passed on: Kaito is China's best Go player.
After ten people,
What passed on: Kaito plays Go with the universe as his board! He is the universe's best chess player!
So ridiculous!!
"Haha! So that's how it was!"
"No wonder when I arrived here, there was such a huge commotion."
At this moment, Kaito was already at Akina's luxurious residence, located on a small hillside above the Hinatsuru hot spring inn.
30 minutes ago, Kaito traversed to a corner of the hot spring inn. When Hinatsuru Akina came to pick him up personally, many people in the inn ran out and kept sizing him up.
As if they had seen some astonishing existence, they were extremely curious.
At the same time, many people were amazed by Kaito's appearance, as well as envious, jealous, and hateful.
Of course, Baal was attached to his body and traversed as well, counting only as one use of the card.
This was obviously good news.
"I'm really sorry, Kaito. You might face a lot of trouble next."
Akina apologized while entertaining Kaito and pouring him tea, her head gradually starting to ache.
"Hmph, hmph, my future master won't lose to you, Brother Kaito! But... Brother Kaito is also very impressive! And very handsome too! This outfit really suits you!"
"Haha, this is traditional China clothing. Would you like a set too? I can have someone make a set for you."
Ai sat right next to Akina. She was also nervous and uneasy about the upcoming match, but she kept telling herself that Yaichi would win.
At this moment, to be appropriate for the occasion, Kaito naturally didn't wear simple clothes. He had his nano customizable clothing turn into the long, slender suit of the Geo Archon.
Yaichi would also wear his traditional Shogi-playing attire to express his importance and respect.
Looking at it this way,
Calling it a game between the two countries isn't too far off, except the game is Japanese Shogi.
Everyone also knows that Xiangqi originated in the China, and Shogi's origins are the same as Xiangqi's, created was influenced from Indian's Chaturanga. (T/N: In the RAW, it is said that Shogi is created from copying Xiangqi, but after searching around, I found they were both influenced by Chaturanga, so I changed this sentence a little.)
Thus, Kaito using a field the enemy is skilled in to defeat the enemy, isn't that something that makes people from the China very happy?
"Is the competition venue chosen?"
"It's chosen. Due to the demands of some people, this time it will be held outdoors, and the board... will be the one you gave my daughter."
Speaking of which, the board Kaito gave also caused a huge commotion.
Perhaps because of this board, Kaito's identity has become even more mysterious.
Giving a huge, naturally formed sunset opal to a little girl who just started learning Shogi a few weeks ago, isn't that a bit too much!
Although according to insiders (Ai), it was given to pursue Akina.
But regardless of the purpose, being able to give such a board is very impressive.
Afterwards, the Shogi Federation found Akina and begged her to use this board for the match.
They really begged, and Akina had no choice but to nod in agreement.
"Alright, I understand. Since the time is set for noon, let my opponent rest well first, eat and drink his fill before coming."
"Even if I didn't do this, the people from the Shogi Federation would ask him to rest well and conserve his energy."
"Yeah, that's indeed true."
Kaito finished the tea personally brewed by Akina, stood up, and walked to the courtyard. Akina also stood up and followed behind.
"Akina, you mentioned before that Kuzuryu Yaichi came with his master and senior sister, right?"